Elements of Drama

Front

What is a short section of a play called?

Back

scene

Front

What term describes the events of the story in a play?

Back

plot

Front

What is a long section of a play called?

Back

act

Front

What do we call the written pages of a play?

Back

script

Front

What is the term for the conversation between characters in a play?

Back

dialogue

Front

What is the term for the main character in a play?

Back

protagonist

Front

What do we call a character that opposes the main character?

Back

antagonist

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or theme of a play?

Back

theme

Front

What is the term for the physical setting where the play takes place?

Back

setting

Front

What do we call the emotional atmosphere of a play?

Back

mood